Audio Technica AT-OC9XML Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge

AT-OC9XML Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge, with Nude Microlinear Stylus, by Audio Technica.

Since its introduction more than 30 years ago, Audio-Technica’s pioneering moving coil OC9 cartridge series has been prized by demanding vinyl listeners and professional critics alike for its musical transparency, expression of sound and precise construction.

Microlinear complex diamond profile enabling higher frequency response, detail like never before experienced and limiting inner groove distortion. Microlinear diamond profile provides low record and stylus wear, plus a high frequency response with less wear and distortion than elliptical or conventional linear contact styli.

Threaded holes in the cartridge body enable the cartridge to be mounted on to the headshell, or integral tonearm, with just two screws M2.6 – no nuts or bolts required.

Aluminium body minimizes unwanted vibration, for reduced resonance and superior audio reproduction.

AT-OC9XML is produced in the Audio-Technica Fukui factory in Japan under strict quality control for precise manufacturing.

Features

• Nude Microlinear stylus and boron cantilever which provides lower distortion and high transient response.
• A neodymium magnet and permendur yoke provides dramatically increased magnetic energy.
• Threaded inserts in the cartridge body enable the cartridge to be mounted on to the headshell or integral tonearm with just two screws – no nuts required.
• Aluminium body minimizes unwanted vibration for reduced resonance and a superior audio reproduction.
• Pure Copper by Ohno Continuous Casting process (PCOCC) is used for the coils to achieve pure signal transfer.

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 20 - 47,000 Hz
• Channel Separation: 27 dB (1 kHz)
• Vertical Tracking Angle: 20°
• Vertical Tracking Force: 1.8 - 2.2 g (standard 2.0 g)
• Stylus Construction: Nude Square Shank
• Recommended Load Impedance: More than 100 Ω
• Coil Impedance: 12 Ω (1 kHz)
• DC Resistance: 12 Ω
• Coil Inductance: 25 µH (1 kHz)
• Output Voltage: 0.4 mV (1 kHz and 5 cm/sec)
• Output Channel Balance: 1.0 dB (1 kHz)
• Stylus Shape: Microlinear
• Cantilever: 0.28 mm nude Boron
• Static Compliance: 20 x 10 - 6 cm / dyne
• Dynamic Compliance: 16 x 10 - 6 cm / dyne (100 Hz)
• Mounting: 1/2-inch centres, threaded
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 17.3 x 16.8 x 25.7 mm
• Body Material: Aluminium
• Terminal Pins: Brass
• Type: Dual Moving Coil
• Weight: 7.6 g

Included

• 1 x AT-OC9XML Cartridge.
• 1 x Non-Magnetic Screwdriver.
• 1 x Brush.
• 2 x Washers.
• 1 x Protector.
• 8 x Cartridge Mounting Screws (2 x 5 mm / 2 x 8 mm / 2 x 10 mm / 2 x 12 mm).
• 1 x Plastic Protector.

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